Professional engineering design services for station dirty dam level indicators at kusile power station (once-off)

The tender is for professional services to design Station Dirty Dam Level Indicators at Kusile Power Station, once-off. The contract will be awarded under NEC3 PSSC3. The tender is open to all eligible tenderers, with a single supplier intended.

Closing date: 04 December 2026 at 10:00

Clarification/site visit: 11 November 2026 at 08:00 at Kusile Power Station (non-compulsory, but attendance requires notification by 10 November 2026 and full PPE)

Clarification queries deadline: 5 working days before tender closing

Tender validity period: 280 days from closing date

Eskom Representative:

• Name: Charmaine Silaule
• Telephone: +27 17 779 7057
• Email: [email protected]

Fraud/corruption reporting:

• Telephone: 0800 11 2722
• Email: [email protected]

Site visit venue: Kusile Power Station (address not provided in the document)

Submission method: electronic only, via the Eskom E-Tendering site (Eskom Tender Bulletin). No hard copies accepted.

• Upload documents under folders: Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other.
• All documents in PDF format; the price list must be in PDF and a copy in Excel format.
• Upload size per document: 500 MB; total submission restricted to 4 GB. No zip/compressed files.
• Ensure the submission status is marked complete.
• If resubmitting, only the latest version is accepted; earlier versions become null and void.
• Late tenders are not accepted.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed where required, and submitted by closing):

• Annexure A (Authorisation Form): certifies the signatory is authorised to bind the bidder; attach certified resolution/power of attorney.
• Annexure B (Acknowledgement Form): confirms receipt of the tender documents and cataloguing position.
• Annexure C (Tenderer's Particulars): bidder details, CIPC, VAT, CIDB, contact and address information.
• Annexure D (Integrity Declaration Form): commits to the Supplier Integrity Pact.
• Annexure E (CPA Requirements for Local Goods/Services): if applicable.
• Annexure F (CPA(IG) for Foreign Goods/Services): if applicable.
• Annexure G1-G4 (SBD 6.2 and local content declarations): only if designated materials are included.
• Annexure H (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid): must be completed by all tenderers.
• Annexure I (SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form): for PPPFA 2022 preference points.
• Annexure J (SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure): discloses any interest or connection with the state.
• Tax Evaluation Questionnaire: for services contracts, to determine PAYE status.
• E-tendering Help Manual acknowledgement form.

Disqualification risks:

• Missing, unsigned, or incomplete disqualifiable returnables at closing.
• Tenders signed by non-authorised persons.
• Submitting more than one tender (except as part of a JV).
• JV/consortium without joint and several liability.
• Conflict of interest.
• Being on any restriction list (National Treasury, Eskom, Tender Defaulters).
• Subcontracting 100% of the scope.
• Not meeting eligibility criteria.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance: must meet eligibility criteria and submit complete tender with commercial, financial and technical information, plus mandatory returnables.
2. Functionality (technical) evaluation: minimum weighted final score of 80% required to proceed. Tenderers below the threshold are disqualified.
3. Price evaluation: scored out of 80 points.
4. Specific Goals (PPPFA): scored out of 20 points.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80, specific goals 20).

• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for arithmetical errors, excluding contingencies, adjusted for variations, and compared on Net Present Value basis.
• Unconditional discounts count for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment.
• If a tenderer fails to submit evidence for a Specific Goal, it scores 0 for that goal but is not disqualified.
• Ranking: total of price + specific goals, highest first.
• Objective criteria: not applicable.
• Reverse e-auction: not applicable.
• Contractual requirements (e.g., CSD registration) are assessed after evaluation and ranking; failure may render the bidder non-responsive.

Scope: Professional services for the design of Station Dirty Dam Level Indicators at Kusile Power Station (once-off).

• The work is a design service, not construction.
• The contract will be the NEC3 Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC3).
• The successful tenderer may be required to provide cataloguing information per item after award and label materials per Eskom specifications; a line item for cataloguing must be quoted if applicable.
• No alternative tenders allowed.
• The tender is for the whole contract; Eskom intends to award to a single supplier but may appoint multiple if beneficial.

Pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in PDF and Excel format.

• Prices evaluated inclusive of VAT, corrected for errors, and compared on NPV basis.
• Unconditional discounts count for evaluation; conditional discounts applied at payment.
• Cataloguing line item must be quoted if applicable.

Payment terms:

• Contracts below R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.
• Contracts above R50 million (incl. VAT): payment within 60 days of receipt of undisputed invoices.

Security: If a performance bond or demand guarantee is required, the tenderer must select at least two financial institutions from Eskom's approved list.

Pricing: The pricing schedule/BOQ must be submitted in PDF and Excel format. Prices are evaluated inclusive of VAT.

Mandatory contractual requirements (assessed after evaluation, before award):

• CSD registration (proof of CSD number/report).

Additional contractual requirements:

• Signed OHS report.

Other compliance:

• Tax clearance: certified copy required for foreign tenderers with SA footprint and local tenderers not on CSD or without SARS e-filing PIN. Foreign suppliers with no SA footprint complete SBD 1 but no tax proof.
• B-BBEE: proof of status level (certificate or sworn affidavit) required for preference points.
• Employment Equity: designated employers must provide proof of compliance, including EE report submission to the Department of Labour (SA tenderers only).
• COIDA: original certificate of good standing or proof of application from the Compensation Fund (SA tenderers only).
• CIDB: not applicable for this tender.
• Local content: SBD 6.2 and related declarations only if designated materials are included.

Site visit PPE: attendees must bring full PPE (safety shoes, helmet, earplugs, goggles, reflector vest).

• COIDA: original certificate of good standing or proof of application required (SA tenderers).
• Signed OHS report required as an additional contractual requirement.

Contract conditions: NEC3 Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC3).

• Tender validity: 280 days from closing.
• Eskom may negotiate with preferred bidders if prices are not market-related.
• Main contractors discouraged from subcontracting with subsidiaries; must declare if doing so.
• Payment terms as per contract value (30 days for <R50m, 60 days for >R50m).
• Performance security: if required, select at least two Eskom-approved financial institutions.
• No public opening of tenders; prices not read out.
• Alternative tenders not allowed.
• Cataloguing may be required; quote for it if applicable.

Functionality threshold: minimum 80% weighted final score required.

• Price scored out of 80 points.
• Specific Goals scored out of 20 points.
• 80/20 preference point system.
• Failure to submit Specific Goals evidence results in 0 points for that goal, not disqualification.

Kusile Power Station requires professional services for the design of Station Dirty Dam level indicators. The design must improve level measurement accuracy, operational efficiency, and integrate with the existing Distributed Control System (DCS). The Consultant assumes full professional design liability for all designs.

Returnable documents: the tender pack includes the standard Eskom returnable forms (SBD/MBD equivalents) and the Scope of Work. Bidders must complete and sign all forms and submit them with the bid.

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any connection between the bidder's directors/shareholders and the state or the procuring institution.
• SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination): certifies the bid price was set independently, without collusion.
• Proof of competence: evidence of previous similar design work.
• Proof of ECSA registration for key personnel.
• Proof of SAGC registration for the Professional Land Surveyor.
• Completed pricing schedule (Bill of Quantities).

Submission method: not stated in the document. Closing time: 09:00 on 4 December 2026 (from tender record).

Evaluation stages:

1. Technical evaluation: bidders must demonstrate competence and compliance with the scope, including ECSA registration of key personnel and proof of similar previous works.
2. OHS evaluation: SHE requirements are evaluated after technical evaluation. The safety file is evaluated 30 days prior to commencement of activities.
3. Preference points: B-BBEE minimum level 4 is required (from currentAnalysis).

No minimum qualifying score or 80/20 or 90/10 split is stated in the document.

Scope: Design of Station Dirty Dam (SDD) level indicators at Kusile Power Station, including:

• Radar water level indicator instrumentation.
• Cantilever civil support structure.
• Power supply and lighting.
• Earthing and lightning protection.
• Cable routing and termination.
• Integration with the existing Distributed Control System (DCS) using HART protocol.
• Alarm configuration for high/low level thresholds.
• Data logging and reporting for historical analysis.
• Network infrastructure (switches, cabling).
• Site investigations: surveys, geotechnical investigations, underground services detection.
• Architectural design: schematic designs and concepts.
• Civil and structural design for equipment support structure.
• Electrical design: small power, lighting, power supply, earthing.
• Control and instrumentation design.
• Construction and commissioning supervision (Level 4 of ECSA Guideline).
• Full-time construction supervision team on site.
• Design must be compatible with dirty dam conditions (e.g., slurry).
• Existing pressure-transmitter-based level monitoring system will be decommissioned after the radar system is installed.

Standards: SANS 10313, SANS 2001, SANS 1200, SANS 3001, Eskom standards (e.g., 240-55714363, 240-93576498, 240-56227443, 240-56356396), OHS Act 85 of 1993, National Environmental Management Act, National Water Act 1998.

Site location: Kusile Power Station, approximately 37 km northwest of eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, accessed from the R686 road between N4 and N12.

Quality requirements: ISO 9001 compliance, Eskom's Engineering Quality Manual (240-53665024), and Tender and Contract Quality Requirements (240-68099512). The Consultant must implement a Quality Management System and provide quality assurance and control. Design reviews must follow the Design Review Procedure. The Consultant must submit design reports including design philosophy, assumptions, criteria, calculations, software files, and materials.

Pricing must be based on a Bill of Quantities for the entire project scope. The Consultant must prepare detailed construction/installation cost estimates and cost estimates for proposed variations.

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities for the entire project scope.

Payment terms: not stated in the document.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or retention percentages are stated.

B-BBEE: Minimum level 4 required.

ECSA registration: Key personnel must be professionally registered with ECSA:

• Structural/Civil Engineer or Technologist.
• Geotechnical Engineer.
• Electrical Engineer/Technologist.
• Control and Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist.

SAGC registration: Professional Land Surveyor.

Quality: ISO 9001 compliance required (per normative reference).

Safety: OHS Act compliance; safety file evaluated 30 days before commencement.

Environmental: Compliance with National Environmental Management Act and National Water Act.

Subconsultants: Must be accepted by the Employer before appointment.

Health and safety: The Consultant must comply with the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Eskom Plant Safety Regulations. A safety file must be evaluated 30 days prior to commencement of activities. The Consultant must comply with all site governance and safety, health, environment, and risk requirements. The Consultant must highlight design risks and mitigation measures to the Employer.

Environmental compliance: The design must comply with the National Environmental Management Act and the National Water Act. The Consultant must conduct environmental surveys as part of the site investigations. The design must consider environmental conditions (e.g., humidity, temperature, interference) at the project site.

The Consultant is the Design Authority and must follow the Design Review Procedure (240-53113685). All designs must be signed off by an ECSA registered professional. The Consultant must provide construction and commissioning supervision at Level 4 of the ECSA Guideline. The Consultant must supply all design documentation to the Employer; all design documentation becomes the property of the Employer upon completion. The Consultant must comply with the Construction Regulations 2014 (Duties of Designer).

OHS evaluation: SHE requirements are evaluated after technical evaluation. The safety file is evaluated 30 days prior to commencement of activities. Quality requirements per ISO 9001 and Eskom's Engineering Quality Manual apply.

The document is a Labour Taxation Questionnaire (Appendix H) used by Eskom to evaluate whether a contractor is a labour broker or personal services company for PAYE purposes. It asks about the nature of services, control, and income sources.

Returnable documents:

• Appendix H (Labour Taxation Questionnaire): complete all questions that apply, marking answers with an X, and sign the declaration. A representative of the enterprise must sign and date the form.
• The questionnaire must be returned with the bid; failure to complete it accurately may affect the bid.

Bidders must complete the Labour Taxation Questionnaire (Appendix H) accurately. If the bidder is a labour broker, they must supply a valid, original or certified copy of an IRP30 for the current tax year within 30 days. Bidders must inform Eskom of any changes to the information provided while in receipt of payment.

The questionnaire assesses whether the bidder is a labour broker or personal services company for PAYE purposes. Bidders must answer questions about:

• Whether they supply labour to Eskom.
• Whether they are a labour broker.
• Whether services are rendered through a company, close corporation or trust.
• Whether services are provided personally by connected persons (shareholders, members, beneficiaries, relatives).
• Whether they employ four or more full-time employees (excluding connected persons).
• Whether they receive training paid for by Eskom.
• Whether they are free to choose tools, equipment, staff, raw materials, routines, patents and technology.
• Whether they use tools or equipment supplied by Eskom.
• Whether more than 80% of their income comes from Eskom-related services.
• Whether Eskom controls or prescribes working hours or supervises the entity.
• Whether the contract contains employment contract elements (job titles, reporting structure, fixed hours, benefits, performance bonuses).
• Whether the contract allows payment even if no work is done.
• Whether they have been classified as a labour broker or personal services company by SARS or any client, and if so, whether anything changed.

Bidders must complete the Labour Taxation Questionnaire (Appendix H) and provide accurate information. If classified as a labour broker, they must supply a valid IRP30 within 30 days.

Bidders must complete the Labour Taxation Questionnaire (Appendix H) accurately. If the bidder is a labour broker, they must supply a valid IRP30 for the current tax year within 30 days.

The tender is for professional engineering services to design Station Dirty Dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station. The scope includes design of radar level indicator instrumentation, cantilever civil support structure, power supply and lighting, and integration with the existing DCS. The consultant assumes full professional design liability. Site is located approximately 37 km northwest of eMalahleni, Mpumalanga.

Starting date: 1 October 2026

Completion date: 31 March 2027

Defects date: 52 weeks after Completion

Assessment day: 25th of each month

No briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.

No contact details are stated in the document. The client is Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, registered office at Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg.

Returnable documents:

• C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance: signed offer and acceptance, including the Schedule of Deviations if any.
• C1.2 Contract Data provided by the Consultant: completed with bidder details, key people, and staff rates.
• C2.2 Price List: completed with rates and totals, excluding VAT.
• Proof of competence for similar previous works.
• CSD registration and valid tax clearance.
• B-BBEE status evidence.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Closing time: 09:00 on 4 December 2026 (from tender record).

Evaluation is not detailed in the document. Bidders must complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance and provide pricing. The consultant must be registered on CSD, have a valid tax clearance, and provide proof of competence for similar works. Key personnel must be professionally registered with ECSA or SAGC as specified. B-BBEE status is required; changes must be notified within 7 days.

Scope of services:

• Design of Station Dirty Dam (SDD) level indicators at Kusile Power Station.
• Design of radar water level indicator instrumentation.
• Design of cantilever civil support structure.
• Power supply and lighting.
• Integration with existing Distributed Control System (DCS) using HART protocol.
• Alarm configuration for high/low thresholds integrated into DCS alarm management.
• Data logging and reporting for historical analysis.
• Network infrastructure (switches, cabling).
• Site investigations: surveys, geotechnical investigations, underground services detection.
• Civil and structural design for equipment support structure.
• Electrical design: small power, lighting, earthing, lightning protection.
• Control and instrumentation design.
• Design reviews per Eskom Design Review Procedure 240-5311685.
• All design reports and drawings signed off by ECSA registered professional.
• Compliance with SANS standards, Eskom standards, and applicable codes.
• Site location: Kusile Power Station, approximately 37 km northwest of eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, accessed from R686 between N4 and N12.

Key personnel requirements:

• Electrical Engineer: minimum 5 years, ECSA registration.
• C&I Engineer: 3-5 years, ECSA registration.
• Civil Lead Design Engineer: minimum 5 years, ECSA registration.
• Senior Draughtsman: minimum 5 years.
• Structural Engineer: 3-5 years, ECSA registration.
• Land Surveyor: with surveying equipment, minimum 3 years.
• Professional Land Surveyor registered with SAGC.
• Geotechnical engineer professionally registered with ECSA.
• Control and Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist professionally registered with ECSA.
• Proof of competence for similar previous works required.

Quality requirements:

• Design reviews per Eskom Design Review Procedure 240-5311685.
• Quality assurance and control for all design documentation.
• Compliance with SANS standards and Eskom standards.
• All design reports and drawings signed off by ECSA registered professional.
• Ensure changes to existing installations do not cause non-conformance to design standards.

Pricing schedule (C2.2 Price List):

• Item 1: Preliminaries and General – PPE, medicals, safety file, police clearance, safety trainings, travelling (5280 km).
• Item 2: C&I Design Resources – hourly rates for Electrical Engineer (80 hrs), C&I Engineer (100 hrs), Civil Lead Design Engineer (40 hrs), Senior Draughtsman (80 hrs), Structural Engineer (80 hrs), Land Surveyor (8 hrs).
• Item 3: Documentation and Reports – lump sum.
• Prices exclude VAT; total of Prices to be entered.
• Rates may be fixed or rate x quantity; time charge basis for expenses only.

Pricing format: Price List (C2.2) with rates and totals, excluding VAT.

• Prices may be fixed amounts or rate x quantity; time charge basis for expenses only.
• Staff rates to be provided for key personnel.
• Delay damages: 0.5% per day for late completion.
• Interest on late payment: as published by major banks in South Africa.
• Consultant's liability for insured matters limited to total of Prices; for other matters limited to what the Consultant deems necessary.
• Employer's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00.
• Payment assessment day: 25th of each month.

Mandatory requirements:

• CSD registration.
• Valid tax clearance.
• B-BBEE status; changes must be notified within 7 days, with updated certificate within 30 days.
• Key personnel professionally registered with ECSA or SAGC as specified.
• Proof of competence for similar previous works.
• Compliance with NEC3 PSSC3 contract and all Z-clauses (confidentiality, ethics, insurance, asbestos, nuclear liability).
• Health and safety compliance: PPE, medicals, safety file, police clearance, safety trainings (First Aid, Fire Fighting, OHS Act, Legal Liability, Supervisory Safety, Planned Job Observation, HIRA, Incident Investigator, Evacuation Warden).

Health and safety requirements:

• Provide PPE: overalls, arc flash jacket/trouser, undergarment, safety boots, hardhat, reflector vest, masks, gloves, glasses, ear protection.
• Medicals: entry and exit for personnel.
• Police clearance certification for personnel.
• Safety file required.
• Safety trainings: First Aid (valid 3 years), Basic Fire Fighting (2 years), OHS Act (2 years), Legal Liability (once off), Supervisory Safety (2 years), Planned Job Observation (once off), HIRA (2 years), Incident Investigator (2 years), Evacuation Warden (2 years).
• Asbestos: Employer ensures ambient air conforms to OEL; Consultant may stop work if asbestos identified; removal by registered contractor.

Environmental requirements:

• Conduct topographical and environmental surveys for design.
• Compliance with OHS Act 85 of 1993 Environmental Regulations for Workplace (Section 3, Lighting).
• Asbestos management per Employer's Asbestos Standard 32-303; removal/disposal by registered contractor.

Contract: NEC3 Professional Services Short Contract (April 2013) with additional Z-clauses.

• Starting date: 1 October 2026; completion date: 31 March 2027.
• Law: Republic of South Africa.
• Period for reply: 1 week.
• Defects date: 52 weeks after Completion.
• Assessment day: 25th of each month.
• Delay damages: 0.5% per day for late completion.
• Interest on late payment: as published by major banks.
• Consultant's liability for insured matters limited to total of Prices; for other matters limited to what the Consultant deems necessary.
• Employer's liability for indirect/consequential loss limited to R0.00.
• Termination for business rescue order.
• Confidentiality obligations; no disclosure without consent.
• Ethics: no coercive, collusive, corrupt, fraudulent, or obstructive actions; termination for such.
• Insurance: Consultant provides professional indemnity, public liability, employer's liability; Client provides assets all risk, contract works, environmental, general/public liability, transportation, motor fleet, terrorism, cyber, nuclear material damage.
• Nuclear liability: Employer indemnifies against nuclear damage except for unlawful intent or unauthorized presence at Koeberg.
• Asbestos: Employer ensures ambient air conforms to OEL; Consultant may stop work if asbestos identified; removal/disposal by registered contractor at Employer's expense.

No additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond the requirement to complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance, provide pricing, and meet compliance requirements (CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE, professional registrations, proof of competence).

Returnable documents:

• E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form: the bidder must complete it in full and submit it to Eskom within the prescribed period. Failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive and disqualified.

Submission method: via the E-Tendering Solution.

Submission of the fully completed E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form is mandatory. Failure to submit the form within the prescribed period will render the tenderer non-responsive and disqualified from the procurement process.

Returnable documents:

• Contractors' PAYE Evaluation Questionnaire (Appendix H): must be completed by marking the appropriate column with an "X" for each question, signed by an authorised representative, and submitted with the bid.
• The questionnaire requires the vendor name, vendor number, registration number, VAT registration number, and PAYE registration number.

Disqualification risks:

• Incomplete questionnaire or missing required registration numbers.
• Failure to provide a valid IRP30 within 30 days if classified as a labour broker.

The bid is evaluated based on the completed Contractors' PAYE Evaluation Questionnaire (Appendix H). The questionnaire determines whether the bidder is a labour broker or a personal services company. If the bidder is a labour broker, they must supply a valid, original or certified copy of an IRP30 for the current tax year within 30 days. The questionnaire must be signed by an authorised representative.

The scope is the design of station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station. The tender is for professional services, once-off.

Bidders must complete the Contractors' PAYE Evaluation Questionnaire (Appendix H) accurately. The questionnaire assesses whether the bidder is a labour broker or personal services company. If the bidder is a labour broker, they must provide a valid IRP30. Bidders must also provide their registration number, VAT registration number, and PAYE registration number.

The Contractors' PAYE Evaluation Questionnaire (Appendix H) is used to evaluate whether the bidder is a labour broker or personal services company. If the bidder is a labour broker, they must provide a valid IRP30.

Bidders must be able to enter into a legally binding NDA with Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. The NDA requires the receiving party to be a company incorporated under the laws of a country, with a registered address and registration number. There are no other eligibility criteria stated in the document.

Provision for Pulse Jet Fabric Filter (PJFF) and smokestack maintenance scope of work on a fulltime basis for a period of five (5) years.

The NDA is a confidentiality agreement between Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (Disclosing Party) and the bidder (Receiving Party). Key obligations include:

• The Receiving Party must keep all Confidential Information confidential and may only disclose it to its Representatives on a need-to-know basis for the Project.
• The Receiving Party must not use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than the Project.
• The Receiving Party must protect the Confidential Information with at least a reasonable standard of care.
• On request, the Receiving Party must return or destroy all Confidential Information within 7 business days.
• The NDA does not create any obligation to enter into a business relationship.
• The Receiving Party indemnifies the Disclosing Party against losses from unauthorised use or disclosure.
• The NDA term is 3 years after termination of the relationship.
• Breach must be remedied within 7 business days of written notice, failing which the Disclosing Party may seek legal remedies.
• The NDA is governed by South African law.
• Neither party may assign rights without written consent, but Eskom may cede to its subsidiaries.
• No publicity without prior written consent.
• The NDA is the entire agreement between the parties.

Eskom Kusile Power Station invites consultants to submit proposals for the design of Station Dirty Dam Level Indicators. This is a once-off professional services contract. The technical evaluation strategy defines the evaluation team, mandatory and qualitative criteria, and the evaluation process. The scope is predominantly civil construction, followed by control and instrumentation and electrical requirements.

Technical evaluation team contacts (not SCM):

• Sibonelo Mtambo, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
• Keoagile Kgaladi, Civil Engineer
• Vely Sondezi, Electrical Engineer

No email or telephone numbers provided.

Technical evaluation threshold: minimum weighted final score of 70%.

Scoring method: weighted scorecard; individual TET member scores are averaged per criterion.

Score bands: 5 (100%) compliant; 4 (80%) compliant with acceptable qualifications; 2 (40%) non-compliant; 0 (0%) totally deficient or non-responsive.

Qualitative criteria and weightings:

• Project Understanding and Approach (20%): design proposal, method statement, design plan, engineering drawings, engineering design report.
• Relevant Experience (10%): track record with traceable references and completion certificates.
• Personnel Experience and Competence (60% total):
• Civil/Structural Engineering Design Services (20%)
• Geotechnical Services (20%)
• Control & Instrumentation Engineering Design Services (10%)
• Electrical Design Services (10%)
• Organisation Organogram (10%): proposed structure of key personnel.

Unacceptable technical risks (disqualifying):

• Exclusion of proof/record of completed projects of similar scope with traceable references.
• Exclusion of professional registration certificates of key personnel allocated to the services.

No mandatory technical evaluation criteria are listed.

Scope: professional services for the design of Station Dirty Dam Level Indicators at Kusile Power Station.

The design scope is predominantly civil construction, followed by control and instrumentation and electrical requirements.

Required deliverables (as part of design proposal):

• Method statement
• Proposal design plan
• Engineering drawings
• Engineering design report

Design disciplines covered: civil, structural, electrical, and control & instrumentation systems.

The project is a once-off design service.

The tenderer must provide an outline of how they intend to fulfil the design scope, detailing the design process, all design-related activities and deliverables in accordance with the scope requirements. The proposal must demonstrate critical analysis of project objectives and the ability to fully execute the project, with no foreseen technical risks.

Required elements: method statement, proposal design plan, engineering drawings, engineering design report.

The design proposal must be comprehensive and demonstrate the tenderer's ability to execute the project.

Relevant experience (10% weighting):

• Tenderer must submit evidence of completed projects equivalent to the required service.
• Minimum requirement: at least two (2) projects successfully completed in the last ten (10) years covering similar scope (civil, structural, electrical, and C&I systems design).
• References must be traceable and on referee's/client letterhead, with completion certificates.
• For each project, provide: consultant who executed the service, client name, project description, contract period (start and end dates), contract value, and client contact details (name, designation, contact person).

Personnel experience and competence (60% total):

• Civil/Structural Engineer/Technologist (20%): professionally registered with ECSA, with 5+ years demonstrable experience in civil design (e.g., bridges). Formal engineering degree (BSc/BEng/BTech/MEng) required.
• Geotechnical Engineer/Technologist (20%): professionally registered with ECSA, with 5+ years experience in geotechnical site investigations and geotechnical design. Formal engineering degree required.
• Control & Instrumentation Engineer/Technologist (10%): professionally registered with ECSA, with 5 years experience in instrumentation and control design (e.g., level sensors, temperature sensors). Formal engineering degree required.
• Electrical Engineer/Technologist (10%): professionally registered with ECSA, with 5 years experience in electrical system design. Formal engineering degree required.
• Certified CVs and certified ID copies of key personnel must be submitted.
• Professional registration certificates (ECSA) must be included in the submission.

Organisation organogram (10%):

• Submit proposed organisational structure of key personnel of main consultant and subconsultants.
• For joint ventures/consortia, indicate how duties and responsibilities are shared.
• Minimum key project resources: Project Manager, Civil/Structural Engineer/Technologist, Geotechnical Engineer/Technologist, Electrical Engineer/Technologist, C&I/Electronic Engineer/Technologist, Professional Quantity Surveyor.

Key personnel must be professionally registered with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) in the relevant discipline.

Required key project resources:

• Project Manager
• Civil/Structural Engineer/Technologist
• Geotechnical Engineer/Technologist
• Electrical Engineer/Technologist
• C&I/Electronic Engineer/Technologist
• Professional Quantity Surveyor

Professional registration certificates of key personnel must be included in the submission; omission is an unacceptable technical risk.

CVs of key personnel must be certified copies, including certified ID copies.

For joint ventures/consortia, the organogram must show how duties and responsibilities are shared.

Technical evaluation threshold: 70% minimum weighted final score.

Weighted scorecard used; individual TET member scores averaged.

Score bands: 5 (100%) compliant; 4 (80%) compliant with acceptable qualifications; 2 (40%) non-compliant; 0 (0%) totally deficient or non-responsive.

Qualitative criteria and weightings:

• Project Understanding and Approach (20%)
• Relevant Experience (10%)
• Personnel Experience and Competence (60% total): Civil/Structural (20%), Geotechnical (20%), C&I (10%), Electrical (10%)
• Organisation Organogram (10%)

Unacceptable technical risks: missing proof of completed projects of similar scope with traceable references; missing professional registration certificates of key personnel.

Professional services for the design of station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station (once-off).

Bidders must provide health and safety compliance, including PPE and safety training. Professional staff must have ECSA registration where specified. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B-BBEE) are stated in the document.

Professional services for the design of station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station (once-off).

Scope includes:

• Preliminaries and general: health and safety compliance (PPE, medicals, security, safety training), transport and logistics (travelling 5280 km).
• C&I design resources: Electrical Engineer (80 hours, 5 years min, ECSA), C&I Engineer (100 hours, 3-5 years min, ECSA), Civil Lead Design Engineer (40 hours, 5 years min, ECSA), Senior Draughtsman (80 hours, 5 years min), Structural Engineer (80 hours, 3-5 years min, ECSA), Land Surveyor (8 hours, 3 years min, with surveying equipment).
• Documentation and reports: lump sum.

Health and safety compliance required, including PPE and safety training. Professional staff must have ECSA registration where specified. No other compliance requirements stated.

The eTendering system is a web-based platform that replaces physical submission of tender documents at Eskom offices. Suppliers must register on the system before they can upload documents. Access requires a CSD number. The system supports uploading documents under categories such as Technical, Commercial, and Finance. File size limits apply (50MB per file, 900MB total). After finalising a submission, a confirmation email with a submission ID is sent.

For system problems, contact the buyer responsible for the published tender. No specific contact details are provided in the document.

Submission method: online via the Eskom eTendering system at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Registration on the system is required before access is granted; a one-time PIN (OTP) is sent to the registered cellphone and email address.

• Upload each document under the correct category (Technical, Commercial, Finance, etc.).
• Individual file size must not exceed 50MB; total size of all uploaded files must not exceed 900MB.
• After uploading all documents, click "Finalize Submission" and then "Finalise and Close Submission" to complete the bid.
• A confirmation email with the submission ID is sent; keep it for future reference.
• Closing time: 09:00 on 4 December 2026.

Bidders must have a CSD number to access the eTendering system. The document does not provide the evaluation scoring split, minimum qualifying score, or preference point system for this tender.

The tender is for professional services for the design of station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station (once-off). No further technical specifications are provided in the document.

CSD registration is required to access the eTendering system.

The document mentions a functionality for "closed tenders" where bids are sent directly to selected suppliers who meet the selection and evaluation criteria. No specific evaluation criteria for this tender are provided.

The tender is for professional services to design station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station, once-off. The scope is defined in the specification and/or works information.

Closing date: 4 December 2026 at 09:00 (SAST).

• Site visit/clarification meeting: if cited as compulsory in the Tender Data, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the tender. Date, time and venue are stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

Eskom Representative — details in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

• All communication must be in writing, in English, and directed to the Eskom Representative only.
• Submission address: as stated in the Tender Data (not provided in this document).

Submission method: sealed tender box at the address in the Tender Data.

• Submit one complete original tender plus one complete hard copy. Failure to provide the hard copy disqualifies the bid.
• An additional soft copy may be required in electronic format.
• Tenders must be in English, completed in ink (not pencil), and signed by an authorised signatory.
• Seal the original and copy as separate packages marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". Each package must show the Eskom address, the Invitation to Tender number, and the tenderer's name and contact address.
• Place both packages in an outer package marked "CONFIDENTIAL" showing only the Eskom address and Invitation to Tender number.
• Tenders received after the closing deadline are late and will be returned unopened. Proof of posting or courier delivery is not proof of delivery.
• Eskom employees may not deposit tenders on behalf of tenderers.
• Returnable forms: complete and submit all mandatory tender returnables by the closing deadline. Mandatory documents cannot be submitted after the deadline.
• The Acknowledgement Form must be completed and submitted, stating whether the tender covers the whole or part of the works/services.
• Where an agent submits on behalf of a principal, an authenticated copy of the authority to act must be submitted.
• Alterations to tender documents must be initialled by all signatories; correction fluid/tape is not permitted.

Evaluation stages:

1. Basic compliance check — failure to meet stated basic compliance renders the tender non-responsive.
2. Mandatory returnables check — missing mandatory documents or information by the required deadlines renders the tender non-responsive.
3. Functionality (if applicable) — scored against technical criteria; must meet the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data to proceed.
4. Financial analysis — Eskom assesses the financial risk of doing business with the tenderer; insufficient mitigating factors or high risk may lead to disqualification.
5. Price evaluation — according to criteria in the Tender Data, considering factors such as CPA, FOREX, commodity increases, discounts, NPV, and forecasted invoicing rates.
6. Specific Goals (PPPFA) — scored based on supporting documentation. Failure to meet Specific Goals or submit proof by the closing deadline results in 80/90 points for Price and zero for Specific Goals (if otherwise responsive).
7. Ranking — Price and Specific Goals scores are added and suppliers ranked highest to lowest.

• Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern. Eskom may correct errors; if the tenderer does not accept corrections, the tender may be rejected.
• Objective criteria under Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA may be applied only if stipulated in the tender documents; functionality and contractual requirements cannot be used as objective criteria.
• Reverse e-auction may be used; if so, tenders must be submitted without prices (prices will be disregarded).

Scope: Professional services for the design of station dirty dam level indicators at Kusile Power Station (once-off).

• The tender is for the whole or part of the works/services as identified in the specification and/or works information.
• Tenderers must not sub-contract 100% of the scope of work; any tender based on 100% sub-contracting is ineligible and will be disqualified.

SHEQ: Tenderers must provide reasonable proof that safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) systems, policies and capabilities are in place at contract award. All costs and personnel associated with SHEQ must be reflected in the tender for Eskom's assessment.

• Compliance: Tenderers must comply with relevant legislation including NT instructions (CSD), CIDB regulations for construction works, designated materials per dti, PPPFA regulations, Amended B-BBEE Codes, COIDA, OHS Act, and Eskom's SHEQ requirements.
• Testing: Costs of any testing necessary to demonstrate that aspects of the tender satisfy evaluation criteria are borne by the tenderer.

Pricing must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to the tender submission deadline.

• Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration, not subject to price adjustment except as provided in the Enquiry.
• Prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed; submit in accordance with the exchange rate and base date in the Invitation to Tender.
• Insurance: Eskom's insurance may not cover all risks; bidders should seek qualified advice.
• Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern. Eskom may correct errors; the corrected total is binding unless the tenderer rejects it.
• If a bill of quantities or pricing schedule applies, line item totals govern and rates are corrected accordingly; gross decimal point misplacement is corrected to match the line item total.
• The total of prices governs; the tenderer may be asked to revise item prices to achieve the tendered total.
• Failure to correct or accept corrections may lead to rejection of the tender.

Pricing:

• Prices must include all duties, taxes (including VAT) and levies applicable 14 days prior to the tender submission deadline.
• Rates and prices are fixed for the contract duration, not subject to price adjustment except as provided in the Enquiry.
• Prices must be in South African Rand unless otherwise instructed; submit in accordance with the exchange rate and base date in the Invitation to Tender.
• Insurance: Eskom's insurance may not cover all risks; bidders should seek qualified advice.
• Security for performance: if required, the tenderer must name at least two financial institutions it may approach for the required security. Eskom may reject unsuitable institutions.
• Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern; Eskom may correct errors and the corrected total is binding unless the tenderer rejects it.

Eligibility:

• Must be eligible to do business with Eskom and not under any restriction.
• Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Must have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax pin).
• B-BBEE status must be submitted as per PPPFA requirements.
• CIDB registration: if applicable, proof of registration is mandatory at tender closing deadline. If only proof of application is available at that time, it must be submitted by the deadline, with the actual CIDB printout submitted by contract award.
• SHEQ: reasonable proof that safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities are in place at contract award. All SHEQ costs and personnel must be reflected in the tender.
• Designated materials: failure to meet dtic local content requirements for designated materials renders the tender non-responsive.
• Misrepresentation or falsification of any information, certificate, affidavit or document may lead to disqualification. Fraudulent B-BBEE certificates or fronting will be reported to the B-BBEE Commissioner.
• Contract Skills Development Goal (CSDG): applicable to works exceeding R60 million with contract duration 12 months or more, or professional services exceeding R5 million with duration 12 months or more.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): applicable to Grade 7-9 General Building and Civil Engineering contracts with duration 6 months or more, where at least 25% of the main contract is expected to be sub-contracted; at least 5% contract participation goal must be achieved.

SHEQ compliance is mandatory. Tenderers must have safety, health, environmental and quality systems, policies and capabilities in place at contract award, and must include all associated costs and personnel in the tender.

• Compliance with OHS Act, COIDA, and Eskom's SHEQ requirements is required.
• Contract Skills Development Goal (CSDG): applicable to works exceeding R60 million with contract duration 12 months or more, or professional services exceeding R5 million with duration 12 months or more.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): applicable to Grade 7-9 General Building and Civil Engineering contracts with duration 6 months or more, where at least 25% of the main contract is expected to be sub-contracted; at least 5% contract participation goal must be achieved.

Communication: All communication between Eskom and tenderers must be in writing, in English, and directed to the Eskom Representative only. Eskom is not responsible for non-receipt of communications.

• Eskom's rights: Eskom may accept or reject any variation, deviation or alternative tender, accept the whole or part of the tender, and cancel the tender process at any time before contract formation. Eskom is not liable for any losses or damages arising from participation in the tender process.
• Negotiations: Eskom may enter into mandated negotiations with selected tenderers.
• Tender validity: Tenders must remain valid for acceptance within the validity period stated in the Tender Data. If requested, the validity period may be extended; a tenderer agreeing to an extension may not modify its tender. If validity lapses without extension, the procurement process cannot continue.
• Confidentiality: All matters arising in connection with the tender are confidential; documents provided by Eskom may only be used for preparing and submitting the tender.
• Standardised specifications: Tenderers must obtain, if required, the latest revisions of standardised specifications referenced in the enquiry documents.
• Site visit/clarification: If cited as compulsory, attendance is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the tender.
• Clarification of queries: Requests for clarification must be submitted before the closing time for clarification queries. Responses are published to all tenderers.
• Addenda: Eskom may issue addenda amending the enquiry documents; tenderers must check the Eskom Tender Bulletin and NT e-Tender Portal regularly.
• Late tenders: Returned unopened.
• Tender opening: In the presence of tenderers' representatives who choose to attend; names announced, prices may be announced if stated.
• Non-disclosure: Evaluation information is not disclosed until after contract award.
• Grounds for rejection: Proof of influencing the process, collusion, bid rigging, or fraud leads to rejection after the Eskom Supplier Reconsideration Committee process.
• Contract formation: The successful tenderer must check and sign the final draft of the contract and the Form of Agreement.

Evaluation follows the stages described in the main evaluation criteria: basic compliance, mandatory returnables, functionality (if applicable), financial analysis, price evaluation, Specific Goals scoring, and ranking. Tenders failing basic compliance or missing mandatory documents are non-responsive. Functionality, if used, requires meeting the minimum threshold stated in the Tender Data. Price is evaluated per the Tender Data, and Specific Goals scoring follows PPPFA rules. Reverse e-auction may be used, in which case prices are not submitted.